Congressman Mark Amodei was pleased after the House unanimously passed the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation he reintroduced a year ago. Seventy-five percent of Pershing County is owned by the federal government, with much of this ownership being a checkerboard pattern of lands, hindering the community’s ability to expand…… MORE
The Popular “Sheep Show” Getting Started in Reno
The 41st annual Wild Sheep Foundation Hunting and Sporting Expo is at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, with banquets and auctions at the Peppermill Resort. The Bozeman, Montana based Wild Sheep Foundation celebrates its Sheep Show’s 28th year in Reno and is expected to have an $8 million economic impact for the Reno area. The Sheep…… MORE
Flu Shot Not 100% Effective, Still Helps
There are lots of people with the flu in Northern Nevada, and plenty of grumbling from people who got a flu shot, and still got sick anyway. But Heidi Parker, Executive Director of Immunize Nevada, says the flu shot could be the difference between ending up in the hospital or just feeling sick at home.…… MORE
Alliance Regional Business Expo & Economic Forum Coming Next Week
Alliance…the Regional Business Expo and Economic Forum put on by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, the Reno and Sparks Chambers of Commerce, and the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority is coming up next week, and features speakers and networking opportunities.… MORE
It’s Going to be Another Busy Year For Honor Flight Nevada
It’s going to be another very busy year for “Honor Flight Nevada,” as they continue on their mission to fly veterans back to Washington D.C. at no cost, to see the memorials in their honor.… MORE
Permanent Marijuana Regulations Now in Place in Nevada
There are now 258 pages on marijuana regulations in place, as the eight member state Tax Commission approved “permanent” regulations on the industry. They replace the “early start” rules that got recreational pot going last summer. Nevada now has 270 marijuana businesses, 120 cultivation facilities, 80 production facilities, 10 testing laboratories and 60 dispensaries. The…… MORE
Republicans Chipping Away at The Dems Voter Registration Advantage
Republicans are chipping away at the Democrats voter registration advantage. The democrats lead has gone from 97 thousand a year ago, to 76 thousand this month. Democrats are 38.7% of registered voters, Republicans are 33.5%, and non partisans are 21.3 %. The total number of active registered voters statewide dipped from 1.5 million in January…… MORE
Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Crash on U.S. 50
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a crash last night involving a Lyon County Sheriff’s deputy in a patrol cruiser. According to investigators, the deputy hit a small group of horses on US 50 in Dayton at the intersection with Enterprise. The deputy was taken by ground ambulance to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The…… MORE
Placer County Sheriff’s Office Release Name of Man Shot by Deputy
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a man shot by a deputy early Sunday at North Lake Tahoe. 47-year-old Samuel Kolb of San Mateo’s condition has not been released, but he’s still in the hospital, and will be charged when he’s released with attempted homicide and assault on a peace officer.…… MORE
Another Earthquake Hits South Reno
A magnitude-2.8 earthquake was reported last night northeast of Galena High School in south Reno, by the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was recorded just before 7:25 pm. No damage reported. According to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory website, dozens of earthquakes have been recorded in the area since January 11th.… MORE
